TOWIE star Ricky Rayment's heartbreak as he announces his sister has died

Former the Only Way is Essex cast member Ricky Rayment has announced that his older sister Lisa Kempley has died, aged 56. He shared the news with fans this week following a memorial service for the late makeup artist.

Ricky, 34, posted about attending her funeral in Essex earlier today and gave a glimpse of the order of service, which featured a photo of Lisa smiling on the front. The handout revealed that Lisa died almost four weeks ago on July 25.

The reality TV star paid tribute to his sibling in the post that he shared on Instagram this evening following the ceremony. He wrote in the post: "RIP my beautiful sister. You got the send off you deserved." He concluded: "Love you forever."

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It had previously been announced that Lisa had died in a post on her business page on the platform earlier this month. Her followers had been told the news in post that was uploaded on August 6 ahead of the funeral this week.

The post read: "We are saddened to announce that our lovely Lisa passed away on Friday 25th July. We know she was truly loved by friends and clients alike and therefore want to extend an open invitation to attend her funeral service."

It provided details of the ceremonies, including a private service for immediate family, and paid tribute to Lisa, who was described as "irreplaceable". The post read: "Irreplaceable wife, mum, sister, daughter, friend and eyebrow queen."

The post was met with condolences from some celebrities. Ricky's former co-star Jess Wright wrote in the comments section: "I'm so so sorry. Sending so much love." Love Island's Georgia Harrison responded: "Love you so much Lisa."

Sharing their thoughts, someone else wrote: "This is heartbreaking news. Sending you all so much love." Another follower reacted to the post on the platform earlier this month: "Just the most beautiful, kind person. Just heartbreaking."

One person wrote: "The most beautiful person, she will be so missed & forever your guardian angel." Whilst someone else commented on the post announcing her death two weeks ago: "Oh no, beautiful Lisa. So sorry. Sending love."

In addition to providing information about her funeral, the post also mentioned potential donations in her memory. It read: "The family would be grateful for any donations to be made to St Clare Hospice and the charity Target Ovarian Cancer."

Lisa died just weeks after it was reported that Ricky had split from his partner Katie McGlynn. The former Coronation Street cast member had confirmed her romance with Ricky last year in a post in which they marked Valentine's Day.

Last month, just weeks before his sister died, Ricky faced headlines about the apparent end of his relationship with Katie. It's been claimed that they have remained friends but that their long-distance romantic relationship is over. It's understood that neither Ricky nor Katie have confirmed the reports.

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